Harlan Coben’s The Match takes us back into the world of Wilde, the mysterious “feral child” who was found abandoned in the Ramapo Mountains decades ago. Now an adult, Wilde is still searching for answers about his past. His quest leads him to a shocking DNA match, opening up a tangled web of family secrets, deadly conspiracies, and unexpected dangers. From shady online figures to long-lost relatives who seem to vanish into thin air, Wilde’s search for the truth is anything but straightforward.

The first little bit is slow, building up to our action, but it was important legwork to really give us the knowledge we need to be impacted by the twists! Once the pace picks up, it’s a relentless ride. I love Coben’s short chapters that end on sentences that make you have to know what happened next. He has an incredible way of weaving everything together, and even though the story is wrapped up without any cliffhangers, I would absolutely love another book in this series because I think he has a lot of material he could work with.

Having previously read The Boy from the Woods, I found it just okay—confusing at times. But this sequel is where Harlan Coben truly delivers. Everything that felt missing in the first book is here. Wilde’s journey is thrilling, the mystery is gripping, and the character of Hester is an absolute standout. I devoured this book in a few sittings, and I didn’t want it to end. Wilde has become a character I genuinely love following.

AMAZON | GOODREADS | BOOKSHOP | ★★★★ 

The Match is out now.  Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for my advanced copy for my honest review. If you liked this review please let me know either by commenting below or by visiting my instagram @speakingof_books.